The Blue Elk Guidebook
Food
Sorrento’s has great food and they are usually open 7 days a week. It’s walking distance as well!
149 locals recommend
Sorrento's Italian Bistro
140 Azalea Cir SESorrento’s has great food and they are usually open 7 days a week. It’s walking distance as well!
Stonewalls Restaurant
344 Shawneehaw Ave SWe love Stonewalls! Great local steakhouse.
Artisanal is an experience. The food is amazing and the building is gorgeous. It is pretty pricey, so we usually save this for a special occasion!
85 locals recommend
Artisanal Restaurant
1200 Dobbins RdArtisanal is an experience. The food is amazing and the building is gorgeous. It is pretty pricey, so we usually save this for a special occasion!
Reid’s is a great spot for lunch or dinner. It has an inventive menu that is always changing.
30 locals recommend
Reid's Cafe & Catering Co.
4004 NC-105Reid’s is a great spot for lunch or dinner. It has an inventive menu that is always changing.
Louisiana Purchase Restaurant
171 Main St ERight around the corner, LP on Main is delicious!
Williams Deli & Bakery
Great spot to grab lunch!
Coffee Shops
We love Fred and Larry’s coffee shop! Great coffee, tea, and pastries.
24 locals recommend
Fred & Larry's Coffee
3591 Tynecastle HwyWe love Fred and Larry’s coffee shop! Great coffee, tea, and pastries.
Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Co
3990 North Carolina 105Great local coffee shop!
Drinks
The Blind Elk is our favorite stop for a wide selection of craft beer and wine. Check out their schedule for live music as well.
23 locals recommend
Blind Elk Tap Room
397 Shawneehaw Avenue SouthThe Blind Elk is our favorite stop for a wide selection of craft beer and wine. Check out their schedule for live music as well.
Banner Elk Winery & Villa
60 Deer RunGreat local winery!
Great local winery. Check out the vineyard on the mountainside or sit by the stream running through their property!
245 locals recommend
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
225 Vineyard LaneGreat local winery. Check out the vineyard on the mountainside or sit by the stream running through their property!
Parks
Tate Evans Park is a 9 minute walk from The Blue Elk! This park has it all… picnic benches, tons of playground equipment, a stream, and walking trails. We visit this park every time we are in Banner Elk.
15 locals recommend
Tate-Evans Park
210 Park AveTate Evans Park is a 9 minute walk from The Blue Elk! This park has it all… picnic benches, tons of playground equipment, a stream, and walking trails. We visit this park every time we are in Banner Elk.
HUGE park with playground equipment, wide open fields, basketball court, soccer field, volleyball and more. This park also backs up to the Watauga River which is nice in the summer time and a good fishing destination as well.
68 locals recommend
Valle Crucis Community Park
2892 Broadstone RdHUGE park with playground equipment, wide open fields, basketball court, soccer field, volleyball and more. This park also backs up to the Watauga River which is nice in the summer time and a good fishing destination as well.
Grocery Stores
Lowes Foods of Banner Elk
4000 NC-105Our go-to grocery store in town.
Hiking
Beacon Heights Trail
Beacon Heights Trail
Profile Trail
Profile TrailAmazing views from the “balds” on this hike at Roan Mountain! Truly one of our favorites and it’s part of the Appalachian Trail too!
27 locals recommend
Carver's Gap
Amazing views from the “balds” on this hike at Roan Mountain! Truly one of our favorites and it’s part of the Appalachian Trail too!